February 8, 1950

February 8, 1950, was a Wednesday. It was 74 years, 2 months, and 10 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

What happened?

What happened on February 8, 1950?

The Stasi is formed in East Germany.

Top song: February 8, 1950

The best-selling single on February 8, 1950 was "I Can Dream, Can't I?" by The Andrews Sisters.

Play the top songs from 1950
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1950. Take a trip back to the days of Sammy Kaye, Bing Crosby, Patti Page and Nat King Cole.

Facts

This date was 27,099 days ago. Approximately 903 months have passed. It was the 39th day of 1950, in week 06. The decade was the fifties. People born on this day are currently 74 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. The Earth has experienced 301 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to February 8, 1950

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, February 8, 1950. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. In music, the song "I Can Dream, Can't I?" by The Andrews Sisters is the best-selling record at the moment. Harry S. Truman is the President of the United States, and Clement Attlee is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

In fashion, women are sporting the popular "The New Look" by Christian Dior. This formal style includes rounded shoulders, a full-skirted silhouette and a tight waist. Meanwhile, men are beginning to follow a new "Teddy Boy" trend that involves greased-back hair, extremely narrow trousers and velvet-collared jackets. It's 1950, so radio stations and jukeboxes are playing songs from artists such as Nat King Cole, Gordon Jenkins & The Weavers, Anton Karas, Gary & Bing Crosby, Teresa Brewer, Guy Lombardo and Red Foley. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Suspense", "The Lone Ranger", and "What's My Line?".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", and "Jim and Judy in Teleland". Popular toys at the moment include Dimestore soldiers, Toy Guns, Tiny Tears (doll), and BAS-KET Miniature Basketball.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 8, 1950.

Greasers
A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.
The Jukebox
The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.
Men are getting "DA haircuts"
The "DA haircut" was extremely popular among men. The cut consisted of a combed-back hairstyle that was parted down the middle at the back. "DA" stood for "Duck's Ass," which is what many people liked to call the style.
Sock hops
Sock hops were informal dance events for teenagers. The name originated from the fact that many of these dances required participants to remove their shoes. This is because sock hops were often held in high school gymnasiums, and the organizers didn't want scuff marks on the floors.
Capitalism vs Communism
The ideological clash between capitalism and communism heated up during the 1950s. It was during this period that a "Cold War" started between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the US, there were fears that Soviet spies had infiltrated all parts of society, including Hollywood.
The economy is booming
The world was recovering from World War II. Many countries witnessed an economic boom during this decade. Unemployment was low, consumerism increased, mortgages were cheap, and governments started to invest in infrastructure such as highways. For many, this was the "golden age" of the economy.
Rotary phones
Almost everyone had rotary phones in the 1950s. However, the heavier metal dial components were being phased out and replaced with plastic.
Movies from 1950
The most popular movies in 1950 included the likes of Samson and Delilah, King Solomon's Mines, Annie Get Your Gun, Cheaper by the Dozen, Cinderella and Born Yesterday.
Music in 1950
The radio stations and jukeboxes in 1950 were dominated by Nat King Cole, Gordon Jenkins & The Weavers, Anton Karas, Gary & Bing Crosby, Teresa Brewer, Guy Lombardo, and Red Foley.
The American fighting-man
"The American fighting man" was named Time Person of the Year in 1950. This represented US troops fighting in the Korean War.
More and more people are buying television sets
More and more households were buying TV sets. In 1950, 20% of homes had a television. By the end of the decade, that figure had risen to 90%.
Polio cases are high
Cases of Polio were particularly high, and outbreaks were common. In the United States, the disease peaked in 1952, with nearly 60,000 cases and 3,145 deaths. It wasn't until 1955 that a national immunization program started and cases began to drop.

Personality traits

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to February 8, 1950.

January 12, 1950: 64 people die after a British submarine collides with the Swedish oil tanker Divina.
January 13, 1950: The romantic biblical drama film "Samson and Delilah" is released.
January 17, 1950: The "Great Brink's Robbery" takes place when armed robbers steal $2.7 million from the Brink's Building in Boston.
January 21, 1950: English novelist George Orwell passes away.
January 25, 1950: American government official Alger Hiss is sentenced to five years in prison for perjury.
January 26, 1950: India officially becomes a Republic.
January 31, 1950: US President Harry Truman orders the development of the hydrogen bomb.
February 2, 1950:
• Celebrity scandal: Actress Ingrid Bergman gives birth to an illegitimate child after having an affair with Italian director Roberto Rossellini.
• The first episode of the panel game show "What's My Line?" is aired on CBS.
This date: February 8, 1950
February 9, 1950: Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy claims that there are more than 200 communists in the State Department.
February 15, 1950: Walt Disney releases the animated film Cinderella.
February 23, 1950: The 1950 United Kingdom general election is held, with Labour winning a slim majority.
February 24, 1950: The Labour Party win a slim majority in the 1950 United Kingdom general election.
March 1, 1950: A British court sentences nuclear scientist Klaus Fuchs to 14 years in prison for spying.
March 4, 1950: Walt Disney releases the animated film "Cinderella".
March 8, 1950: The first Volkswagen Type 2 is produced.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 8, 1950, will have the star sign Aquarius.
Zodiac Element: Air.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1950 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
Native American Zodiac: February 8, 1950 falls under the Otter.
Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

TV shows in 1950

The following TV shows were popular in February 1950:

What's My Line?

The Lone Ranger

Suspense

The Ed Sullivan Show

Cars in 1950

1950 saw the introduction of cars such as the Nash Rambler, the Henry J, the Alfa Romeo 1900, the Fiat 1400, the Lloyd 300, and the Renault Colorale.

Kids TV shows on February 8, 1950

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1950:

Jim and Judy in Teleland

Tom and Jerry

Looney Tunes

Popular toys and games in 1950

Toys and games that were popular in 1950:

BAS-KET Miniature Basketball

Tiny Tears (doll)

Spinning Tops

Toy Guns

Foto-Electric Baseball

Tonka trucks

Dimestore soldiers

Were you born on February 8, 1950?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1950.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out February 8, 1956, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 8.

James Dean

Actor Deceased
Born on February 8, 1931
He turned 19 on this day in 1950.

Mary Steenburgen

Actress
Born on February 8, 1953
She was born exactly 3 years after this date.

Gary Coleman

Actor Deceased
Born on February 8, 1968
He was born exactly 18 years after this date.

The Big Show

Wrestler
Born on February 8, 1972
He was born exactly 22 years after this date.

Kimbo Slice

MMA fighter Deceased
Born on February 8, 1974
He was born exactly 24 years after this date.

Seth Green

Actor
Born on February 8, 1974
He was born exactly 24 years after this date.

Danny Tamberelli

Actor
Born on February 8, 1982
He was born exactly 32 years after this date.

Bella Poarch

Internet personality
Born on February 8, 1997
She was born exactly 47 years after this date.

US President

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on February 8, 1950.

UK Prime Minister

Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

John A. Costello was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on February 8, 1950 was most likely conceived around May 18, 1949.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 8, 1950 is close to November 1, 1950.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 8, 1950:

27,099 days have passed since this date.
3,871 weeks have passed.
2,341,350,000 seconds have passed since February 8, 1950.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,731,575,000 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,208,136,600,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 390,225,000 times.
You have taken approximately 201,356,100 steps. That's roughly 89,492 miles.
28,096,200 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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What happened?

Top song: February 8, 1950

Facts

Take me back to February 8, 1950

News, nostalgia, and fads

Greasers

The Jukebox

Men are getting "DA haircuts"

Sock hops

Capitalism vs Communism

The economy is booming

Rotary phones

Movies from 1950

Music in 1950

The American fighting-man

More and more people are buying television sets

Polio cases are high